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Who We Are
Friends of the Regina Public Library (FRPL) formed in December 2003 in response to the threatened closure of several Regina Public Library Branches: Connaught Library, Glen Elm Library, Prince of Wales Library, the Prairie History Room located at the Central Library and the Dunlop Art Gallery with galleries located at Sherwood Library and at Central Library.

FRPL organized and worked with people from all walks of life, and from communities throughout the City to help citizens show their support for their libraries. A petition with over 26,000 signatures helped convince the Regina Public Library Board to rescind its plans for closures. It helped convince the Regina City Council that the citizens of Regina value their libraries and would support much needed, but modest, increases in the mill rate to provide the Library with additional funding.
(See our Archive for past reports on these exciting events.)

FRPL continues to play an important role in:
  • monitoring the RPL Board activities and working with the Board to reach mutual goals,
  • supporting efforts by RPL and other organizations to improve libraries, 
  • involving the public in having their say on libraries; and
  • celebrating the Libraries and our community.
 Vision: A strong library system meeting community and patron’s needs that is accessible to all
Mission:
In an equitable and public manner, through ongoing dialogue between the public and decision-makers, support the maintenance and development of a strong set of diverse and accessible library products, services and programs that meet the needs of all Regina residents.

Goals:
  1. To promote transparent, accountable, democratic decision-making within and about the Regina Public Library.
  2. To promote equitable access to library services to meet the needs of diverse communities.
  3. To promote the maintenance and enhancement of RPL programs and services including those that support literacy and provide cultural opportunities for all.
  4. To actively promote the value of library services throughout the community.
  5. To create a vibrant FRPL organization.
FRPL Steering Committee Members List 2007-2008
  • Susan Birley – Co-Chair
  • Joanne Havelock – Co-Chair
  • Jim Elliott – Treasurer
  • Donna Holmes – Secretary
  • Barry Barlow
  • Jim Hall
  • Ann Stuart
  • Jeannie Mah (Friends of Dunlop Art Gallery liaison)

Committees:
Strategic Planning, Publicity & Promotions, Membership & Outreach, Fundraising

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
-Margaret Mead
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